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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.59, 837.09 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.59, 837.09 and 344.60 is: 475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.59 : 837.09 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.59/837.09 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.59x = 837.09 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.59x = 288,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,462.04/606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.55

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